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Re: chevy side pipe questions
33films #563945 May 22nd 2012 3:41 am
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You can also get kits that divert the exhaust at a flick of a switch, so you can run the pipes and a normal exhaust and switch between them.
A lot of street/strip cars use this method to keep the car noise level legal


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33films #563977 May 22nd 2012 9:59 am
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The biggest issue with hooking up a set of side pipes is routing the pipes to them.
Running stock exhaust is not to bad.You will still have to have a couple of turns bent up.
Long tube header require you to have a set of U turns bent up.

I have to agree they look the best when they are as long as the bottom of the rocker panel.

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Re: chevy side pipe questions
wookee #563988 May 22nd 2012 10:35 am
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I put the Patriot 73" on mine, stock manifolds but I did have them do opposite sides (driver feeds passenger side) and also had them bring the pipes back to the crossmember this was all to try and control the heat as much as I could. They are 2" inlet and pipe (no mandrel bends, etc) so it does strangle my small block a little.


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33films #563993 May 22nd 2012 10:55 am
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Along the side exhaust systems are cool to look at but....
problems to be aware of
Safety issue....they get very hot and can cause burns on your legs, etc....unless they have a heat shield of some sort..
Can discolor and if cheaply made corrode/rust, etc...
They will get damged, dented, scratched by rocks, etc...from the tires.....
I would suggest going to a custom exhaust shop in your area (ask the hot rodder's they all know where they are) and have a custom system made to exhaust out the side instead of along the side...I suggest going with stainless. Will last forever.
I went that route....looks and works great...
(again just another opinion)

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Re: chevy side pipe questions
soundhd #564003 May 22nd 2012 11:40 am
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Some guys just install sidepipes for show. This is how Bryce did it on his van.
(note the exhuast behind the wheel)


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I personally like how they sound, so I would hook them up. Here are a couple pictures of vans with sidepipes. Note the different lengths. I think the full side looks the best.


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33films #564044 May 22nd 2012 1:36 pm
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thanks guys, after doing the measurements and noticing where the other exhaust started after an o2 sensor i ordered the 60" in. should look very similiar to the black with flames van.


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33films #564393 May 23rd 2012 5:04 pm
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Hey Munz, what is on your roof in the rear by the spoiler?


That is a roof rack that I installed along with the norcal wing, instead of using the rear portion I drilled holes in the norcal wing and ran the roof rack rails into it.


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Munz #564451 May 23rd 2012 9:27 pm
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Hey Munz, what is on your roof in the rear by the spoiler?


That is a roof rack that I installed along with the norcal wing, instead of using the rear portion I drilled holes in the norcal wing and ran the roof rack rails into it.

Cool idea. I can see that now. I was a little confused before. Thanks for clearing it up. Definitely a cool look.


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The clean rack less look,looks way better.....

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